City looks into legal action for roadwayThe future of a roadway that runs east and west adjacent to the Super 8 hotel was brought before the Metropolis City Council Monday. In an unanimous vote, the council authorized city attorney Rick ...

Massac County receives StormReady certificationStaff Report Massac County, like many other communities, is no stranger to storms. From an ice storm that left many powerless to tornadoes and storms that bring torrential rains and massive floodin...

Women join fire department’s recruitment programWhen Leah McConnell, one of two women at Massac County Fire Department (MCFD) heard about the fairly new recruit program at the department, “I jumped on it because this runs in my blood. I’m a thir...

Mackey living life on the ‘fast track’Charles Mackey’s full-time job is managing Linwood Motors’ Fast Track, but it’s his part-time passion that has him working on a much faster track - a track he says that has helped keep his life dow...

Youth Fair announces championsBy Betsy Fellows Special article for Metropolis Planet The 2013 Massac County Youth Fair had less — and more. Overall, there were fewer exhibitors, animals and projects. But there were more horses,...

Healthcare costs lower than expected for countyMassac County Commissioners received some good news at their weekly meeting Tuesday morning from David Andreas, senior consultant with Mutual Medical Plans, Inc. Andreas brought to the board a six ...

ACS gospel benefit is set for Friday in MetropolisStaff Report Billed as having more entertainment than ever before, the 20th annual American Cancer Society’s Gospel Benefit will be held Friday at 7 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, located o...

Deming makes Top 11 at Miss Illinois PageantThirty-two young women competed at this year’s Miss Illinois pageant and even though Miss Metropolis Taylor Deming did not walk away with the ultimate crown or title, she did bring home some great ...

Heat brings PPA back to electric billsWith summer’s temperatures, some familiar initials are appearing once again on City of Metropolis utility bills. The appearance was brought up by Alderman Jerry Mizell at Monday’s Metropolis City C...